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Prophets don’t sing; they shout - calling us back to the Lord, but in this episode you’ll hear of Isaiah singing of his friend who had a wonderful vineyard. It’s a beautiful song that turns sad. You’ll see why as you listen in. Readings for 27th Sunday A https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100426.cfm Prayer for a Magnanimous Heart Keep us, O God, from all pettiness, Let us be large in thought, in word, in deed. Let us be done with faultfinding and leave off all self-seeking. May we put away all pretense and meet each other face to face, without self-pity, and without prejudice and always be generous. Let us always take time for all things, and make us grow calm, serene and generous. Teach us to put into action our better impulses, to be straightforward and unafraid. Grant that we may realize that it is the little things of life that create differences, that in the big things of life we are as one. Lord God, let us not forget to be kind. —Queen Mary Stuart (1542-1587)     * Previously posted October 9, 2023

In this episode you will hear how Saint Thérèse of Lisieux found her little way, running like a child into the merciful arms of Jesus. Readings for the Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/1001-memorial-therese-child-jesus.cfm

In this episode, discover how Jesus flips our expectations, coming not in power but in humble love, and inviting you to bring your hurts and anger to the cross. Readings for 26th Sunday A https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092726.cfm * Previously posted September 27, 2020

This episode explores Jesus’ parable of the Workers in the Vineyard. It just doesn’t seem fair that those who worked just one hour received the same day’s wage as those who worked all day long. What was Jesus getting at? Readings for 25th Sunday A https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092026.cfm * Previously posted September 23, 2023

In this episode we hear of Peter asking Jesus how often must I forgive. Jesus astonishes everyone by replying, “seventy-seven times.” How is this possible? Listen for four perspectives on the power and possibilities of forgiveness. Readings for 24th Sunday A https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091326.cfm * Previously posted September 16, 2023

In this episode, you’ll hear about what to do if you see someone walking into harm’s way or if someone has sinned against you. Readings for 23rd Sunday A https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090626.cfm * Previously posted September 9, 2023

Times of pain and struggle are inevitable, but Jesus promises us that if we follow him and take up our cross each day, he will be with us every step of the way. In this episode, you’ll hear of the transforming power of the cross. Readings  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/083026.cfm Marc Chagall’s stained glass windows https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/chagalls-stained-windows/ * Previously posted September 3, 2023

In today’s reading from the Gospel of Matthew Jesus asks  his disciples the defining question, “Who do you say that I am?“ In this episode you’ll hear three questions that Jesus is asking you right now. Readings for the 21st Sunday A https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082326.cfm Book Reference The Questions of Jesus By John Dear * Previously posted August 30, 2023

In this episode, you’ll hear about a Canaanite mother, a gentile, pleading with Jesus. Deeply touched by her engagement with him, Jesus replies, "O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish."  Readings for the 20th Sunday A https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081626.cfm Poem Footprints in the Sand   https://allpoetry.com/poem/6784051-Footprints-by-Margaret-Fishback-Powers-by-Ryan79 * Previously posted August 21, 2023

In this episode, you will hear how God comes to us often in a whisper,  and how Jesus walks toward us in the midst of our storms, calling us to courage and trust. Readings for the 19th Sunday A https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080926.cfm

What if the little we have is enough? In this episode, we look at the choices Jesus made, and the choice one 18-year-old made on her gap year in South Asia — a choice that changed an entire village.” Readings for 18th Sunday A https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080226.cfm About Maggie Doyne https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maggie_Doyne https://youtu.be/ga5XSASTXCo?is=WTyrvbQKqmwIuiUl

“Jesus said to his disciples, ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.’”  (Matt 13: 44 ) What does he mean by this and how do people experience this in their lives? Readings for the 17th Sunday A https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072626.cfm * Previously posted July 30, 2023

In this episode you’ll hear of God’s life-changing unconditional love for each one of us! Readings for 16th Sunday A https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071926.cfm * Previously posted July 22, 2023

In the Parable of the Sower, we hear that the seed lands on the pathway, among the thorns, and on the rocks. Finally, some lands in fertile soil. In all four ways described here people hear the word of the kingdom, so the problem is not hearing, but treasuring it, and putting it into practice. In this episode you’ll hear of one man who did just that and found he was not alone. Readings for 15th Sunday A https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071226.cfm * Previously posted July 14, 2023

In this episode you will hear of Jesus’ personal care to walk with you as he teaches you to carry his lighter burden. Readings for 14th Sunday A https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070526.cfm * Homily given at St. Scholastica Catholic Church in Lecanto, Florida